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       Physicians in Alberta are warning the province’s health system could fail within four weeks as the number of COVID-19 patients continues to surge Britain is ditching vaccine passports, mandatory face mask rules ahead of winter A Calgary-based company is preparing to have its developmental mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 manufactured in Canada In the past seven days, 29,473 cases were reported, up 11 per cent from the previous seven days. There were 196 deaths announced, up 44 per cent over the same period. At least 1,972 people are being treated in hospitals and 1,485,576 others are considered recovered.

       Canada’s inoculation rate is 13th among countries with a population of one million or more people.

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       Sources: Canada data is compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data is from Johns Hopkins University.

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       Workers plant white flags as part of artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg's temporary art installation, In America: Remember, in remembrance of Americans who have died of COVID-19, on the National Mall in Washington today. The installation will consist of more than 630,000 flags when completed.

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       Coronavirus in Canada In Alberta, the province’s top doctor says the “Open For Summer” plan, in which all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in July, set the stage for a crushing fourth wave. Meanwhile, doctors have issued warnings that the province’s health system could fail within four weeks. And, a Calgary pastor who was found guilty of contempt after deliberately violating COVID-19 health orders was unrepentant at his sentencing. Plus, Calgary-based Providence Therapeutics says it has signed two contracts to have its developmental mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 manufactured in Canada. Ontario has issued guidance for enforcement of the province’s new COVID-19 vaccine passport system, which begins next Wednesday. Businesses and patrons who do not abide by the rules could be fined. And, tens of thousands of people in the province are experiencing post-COVID-19 symptoms, a science advisory group says. The most common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, general pain, anxiety and depression. Meanwhile, the province reported 757 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from coronavirus today. British Columbia is mandating that health care workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment by Oct. 26. Nova Scotia was scheduled to implement Phase 5 of its reopening plan on Wednesday – which would have removed most of the public-health measures that have been in place since the onset of the pandemic – but Health Minister Michelle Thompson said the plan would be delayed until at least Oct. 4. Saskatchewan has re-enacted an emergency order to deal with a surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations. The order gives the government the power to redirect health care workers to areas experiencing pressure from COVID-19. Quebec reported 633 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths attributed to the coronavirus. Coronavirus around the world British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the government’s latest pandemic strategy on Tuesday – which will drop vaccine passports, mandatory face mask rules and work-from-home regulations. And, Britain will begin a COVID-19 vaccine booster program for older and more vulnerable people soon, the Prime Minister said. A Kremlin spokesman told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “absolutely healthy,” but will self-isolate after he came in contact with someone who contracted COVID-19. Coronavirus and business Today: Vaccine rollouts are set to power a rebound in global oil demand after a three-month slide owing to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions, the International Energy Agency said.

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       Globe opinion André Picard: Will the COVID-19 pandemic become endemic? Jillian Horton: I’m tired of kindness gaslighting More reporting The debates around vaccination are causing rifts on university campuses across the country The 2022 Junos will take place outdoors at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto FC Edmonton requires fans to be fully vaccinated or provide negative COVID-19 test How to let go of the guilt around pandemic eating and fitness habits Canada’s art museums re-emerge from pandemic with local talent, international stars For basketball referees, agreeing to a vaccine mandate was “not that difficult” Information centre

       Everything you need to know about Canada’s travel restrictions for vaccinated and unvaccinated people Waiting for a second dose? We answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions What is and isn’t ‘paid sick leave’ in Canada? A short primer Got a vaccine ‘hangover’? Here’s why Sources: Canada data are compiled from government websites, Johns Hopkins University and COVID-19 Canada Open Data Working Group; international data are from Johns Hopkins.

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